Hi, this is Steve. Yesterday we heard the very sad news that one of the great

comic actors of all time, Jean Wilder, had passed away. From his first appearance on

the big screen in Bonnie and Clyde, it was obvious that he was unlike any other actor.

Sensitive and manic, one moment vulnerable and frightened the next raging with a fire

uniquely his own. Gene Wilder captivated us every time he appeared on screen.

We spoke about Gene a few weeks ago in our episode on Young Frankenstein, and both John

and I couldn't stop marveling at his intensity, his fearlessness, and his unbelievable

comic chops.

So if you don't know Gene Wilder, there's no time like the present.

Start out with Mel Brooks' first film, The Producers.

Check out blazing saddles and of course Young Frankenstein.

Check out Stir Crazy, his fantastic and unlikely collaboration with Richard Pryor.

Then finish up with his tour to force as Willy Wonka and

the Chocolate Factory. Trust me, Gene Wilder is definitely worth your time.

As for the Cinephiles, this week we are finally leaving home to explore our first foreign film, and it's one of John's all-time favorites.

If you've listened to him on the top 10 show or followed him on Twitter, you've probably heard him mention it.

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Cinema Perdiso is a lyrical,

nostalgic, and funny love story to film itself.

It's available for free on Netflix and Amazon

and for Rental on YouTube.

I can't think of any movie in the history of film

that shows greater reference to the importance of cinema, which makes

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